Prudentia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Prudentia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.839 N,3 7.953 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.847317
  • Longitude: -3.132550
Wreck Depth 13.1 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRUDENTIA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 96
Shadow Height 14
Orientation 10
Tonnage 2781
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1916
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Markers E CARD, Q(3)10S, 1 CABLE EAST
Surveying Details H1270/80 18.12.81 SMALL FV REPD SUNK OFF THE FACE OF CARRICK CASTLE PIER, LOCH GOIL. MAST STATED TO BE VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. OWNER HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. (COMCLYDE TELEX DTD 14.12.81) NCA YET. H2010/81 17.2.84 ST IN 560632N, 045415W. IDENTIFIED AS FV BA 319. BEACHED S OF CARRICK CASTLE AND SECURED BY ROPES. VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. HOLED IN PORT SIDE AND IN A STATE OF DELAPIDATION. FIXED 17.1.83, USING HSA, IN 560626N, 045415W. (HMS HYDRA, HI 40) SHOWN ON FAIR SHEET IN 560632N, 045415W. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5606.504N,0454.328W. BA 3746. SEP 2013/000228705 29.10.13 NO TRACE OF WK FOUND. (PO K LEESON, PORT SURVEYOR, EMAIL DTD 17.10.13). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 3, 2025
Limits

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

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FAQ

Where is the PRUDENTIA wreck located?

The PRUDENTIA wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.839 N,3 7.953 W.

How deep is the PRUDENTIA and where exactly is it located?

The PRUDENTIA lies at a depth of about 13.1 meters and is located at coordinates 58 50.839 N,3 7.953 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRUDENTIA?

The seabed around the PRUDENTIA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the PRUDENTIA sink?

The PRUDENTIA sank on Jan 12, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PRUDENTIA discovered?

The wreck of the PRUDENTIA was discovered in 1926.

What country did the PRUDENTIA belong to?

The PRUDENTIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRUDENTIA carrying?

The PRUDENTIA was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the PRUDENTIA?

The PRUDENTIA had a tonnage of 2781 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRUDENTIA?

The PRUDENTIA is classified as a tanker.

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